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Tag: National Novel Writing Month

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WINNER! NaNo 2023

December 1, 2023 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

On Thursday, November 23, 2023 I successfully surpassed the 50,000 word count for National Novel Writing Month 2023! It happened in the arms of the gorgeous and cozy Lodge at Lakeshore location, punching words into my laptop whilst sitting in the most-comfy-couch ever! Today is November 30, 2023 - I can't believe it! I committed… Continue reading WINNER! NaNo 2023

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NANOOOOH!

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Ooooh. My brain hurts! It's been a minute since I've given an update on my Nano writing but that's because I've been WRITING AND WRITING AND WRITING. Today's word count: 45, 159!! I wrote 3555 words today and my brain is mush-eyyyy! I had another emotional write...crying all over myself as I unfolded a character's… Continue reading NANOOOOH!

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NaNo Nov 8

November 8, 2023 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

The Clackety-Keyboard is an essential writing tool for my NaNo wrimo journey. I love the sound, the depth of the keys, the push my fingertips have to do...the sound! Today's word count. Lower than yesterday and the day before, but it was an emotional write. And I'm in the third act of my mega outline..with… Continue reading NaNo Nov 8

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NaNo – Day 6

November 6, 2023 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

TOTAL WORDS WRITTEN TODAY! THE WRITING DESK TODAY - SUEDE PRODUCTIONS WRITING STATS SO FAR - WITH CHRISTMAS IN PARIS TEA WORKING TITLE & FOR-FUN COVER REVEAL! WRITE WITH ME!

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